Man killed on Louisiana Avenue is identified

A man who was fatally wounded earlier this week during a shooting on the edge of Central City has been identified as Roeldin G. Licona.

Licona, whose age was not available, died about 11:10 p.m. Monday at Interim LSU Public Hospital, said John Gagliano, the Orleans Parish coroner’s chief investigator. Licona was shot once in the chest about 7:10 p.m. in the 1900 block of Louisiana Avenue.

Police have not identified a motive or suspect in his death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or (877) 903-7867.